Aditya-L1

September 2, 2023 8:39 PM

India’s first solar observatory mission, Aditya-L1, successfully launched from Sriharikota Space Centre

India’s journey towards the sun began today as the maiden flight mission took off precisely at 11. 50 am at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota. It took almost one hour and three minutes for Aditya L1 to begin its 125 days journey to the sun. On the sunny afternoon, the PSLV C57 rocket carrying Aditya L1 soared into the clear skies with a reverberating sound and with the crowds at ISRO expressing their happiness with whistles and claps. Scientists at the Control Centre shared smiles...

Aditya-L1, India's first space mission to study sun to be launched from Sriharikota this morning

India will take the first step of its mission to study the sun today. The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the mission Aditya L1 through PSLV C 57 precisely at 11.50 hrs from Sriharikota Space Centre. Satellite Aditya L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange Point L1 of the Sun Earth system which is about 1.5 million kms from the Earth. Akashvani Correspondent report: The Stage has been all set for the precise launch of the satellite. Last-minute checks are ta...